Van der Hum
Van der Hum (31 July 1971 – 27 July 2001) was a New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse, who won the 1976 Melbourne Cup when ridden by Bob Skelton.[3]
| Van der Hum (NZ) | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Hermes (GB) |
| Grandsire | Aureole |
| Dam | Tip O'Dawn (NZ) |
| Damsire | Count Rendered (GB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1971 |
| Died | 2001 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Owner | Messrs Leo H & Roy A Robinson & E L G Abel[1] |
| Trainer | Leo H and Roy Robinson[2] |
| Earnings | $235,020 |
| Major wins | |
| Melbourne Cup (1976) | |
| Last updated on 25 May 2009 | |
He was sired by the versatile stayer and sire of the winners of over $2m, Hermes (GB), his dam Tip O'Dawn was by the good sire Count Rendered (GB).[4]
The favourite for the 1976 Melbourne Cup was the Bart Cummings trained local Gold and Black, but Van Der Hum was a wet track specialist, and on cup day there was a very heavy downpour on the course, and Gold and Black came in second to Van Der Hum. Trainer and part owner Leo Robinson had spent two nights prior to the 1976 Melbourne Cup in his car, armed with a shotgun, outside Van Der Hum’s stall.[5]
Van der Hum was ridden again by Bob Skelton when placed 10th in the 1977 Melbourne Cup which was won by the "Cups King", Bart Cummings, with Gold and Black from Reckless and Hyperno.
He later won the Waikato and Hawkes Bay Hurdles.
Van der Hum was euthanized on 27 July 2001, four days short of his 30th birthday.[6]
See also
- 1976 MELBOURNE CUP Retrieved on 25 May 2009
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/racing/8244945/Farewelling-a-Waikato-legend
- https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/83536005/bob-skelton-champion-jockey-melbourne-cup-winner-and-likeable-bloke
- ASB Retrieved on 28 May 2009
- Cambridge celebrates Melbourne Cup-winning heritage Retrieved on 28 May 2009
- "Van der Hum put down". Manawatu Evening Standard. 28 July 2001. p. 15.